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Elements of Digital Painting

Gain the skills to digitally paint individual elements like skin, hair, facial features, wood, metal, stone, environments, and more.

Midpoint Thesis and Research

Students will prepare, research, and edit their thesis proposal, culminating in the presentation of their Midpoint Review. Passing the course and Midpoint Review will allow students to move on and enroll in their respective AHS Directed Study, in which they will use the work they’ve completed in AHS 750 to… Read More

Writing for Picture Books

Can picture books reflect the momentous moments in a child’s life? You’ll explore universal themes of family, friendship, sibling rivalry, and independence to develop picture book characters and stories that speak to children’s interests and validate their emotions. (This course is cross-listed with LA 318.)

Senior Portfolio for Visual Development

Develop a professionally marketable portfolio with your best work. You’ll build client and artist relationships by practicing the art of presentation and behavioral skills to create a consistent professional identity and portfolio.

Corsetry and Underpinnings

Create corsetry as both outer garment and underpinning. You will cut and construct different styles and shapes of corsets to use with draped design ideas, producing finished pieces.

Introduction to Digital Sculpting

Learn the concepts and methods used to produce digital sculptures. You will learn to create organic and hard-surface objects in a digital sculpting application, explore 3D painting, and practice concept ideation. (This course is cross-listed with GAM 623.)

Color Fundamentals

Explore color as a powerful tool in digital media. Learn how color psychology, contrast, light temperature, composition, and harmony enhance imagery, while applying various color schemes to create visually compelling artwork.

Scheduling and Budgeting a Feature Film

What does it really take to make a film? In this course, you will explore the roles of time and money. Examining and practicing the key functions ofAssistant Directors andUnit Production Managers by scheduling and budgeting a feature film.Working within unions, guilds,clearances andcontract perimeters, you’ll gain skills regarding scheduling, supervising… Read More

Art History Senior Thesis

Research and write your final undergraduate art history thesis. You will independently craft a scholarly argument, explore the scholarship, and thoughtfully write a final thesis with the support of an advisor.

Game Genre Development

Develop short format 2D and 3D games in a variety of different genres. You will get experience with designing traditional game types while improving your creative process and professional workflow.